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Malibu Rum Coconut Cake

Malibu Rum Coconut Cake by Buck Bannister

A perfect blend of coconut icing and coconut flavored rum make this the perfect treat for Spring and Summer gatherings.

3 votes
5368 views
Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Peanut Butter Buckeyes by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterNo commentsI'd been wanting to try this little confection for quite awhile but just hadn't gotten around to it. Finally, during one of my middle of the night bursts of creativity, I pulled out the ingredients and got started.I'm a peanut butter fiend, so love just about anything that incorporates peanut butter. I've seen…

1 vote
929 views
Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterNo commentsI used to have a friend and co-worker who made the most amazing lemon bars. We demanded them for every occasion at the office and it was always the choice in lieu of cake for birthdays. Unfortunately, I don't have her recipe but this one is a pretty close second!As you know if you read this blog even rarely, I…

1 vote
1334 views
Top 10 Traditional Cooking Tips

Top 10 Traditional Cooking Tips by Buck Bannister

Once upon a time helpful kitchen hints were passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, for many of us in the late to post Baby Boom era, we didn't pay close attention to that kitchen wisdom. Now, as we discover the joys of cooking (and particularly baking) we sometimes wish we had these little nuggets of wisdom.So, here…

2 votes
814 views
Utterly Peanut Butter Bars

Utterly Peanut Butter Bars by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterYesterday, I saw a tweet from C&H Sugar about a recipe for Peanut Butter Bars that had peanut butter in both the crust and filling. It sounded great so I thought I would try the recipe this afternoon.When I had finished with the mixing and preparing the pan, I must admit I wasn't optimistic. In raw form it didn't appear…

2 votes
1133 views
Popcorn Balls

Popcorn Balls by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterHalloween is fast approaching. It's my favorite holiday and not just for the candy. I love the costumes, I love ghosts and ghouls, and I love the celebration of Autumn.Many years ago, in my small rural high school, even our teachers shared food and recipes with the students. One year my algebra teacher brought in…

2 votes
1846 views
Ginger Maple Spice Cookies

Ginger Maple Spice Cookies by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterSo, I have a taste for sweets and things are just running through my head. Should I make some butter rum muffins? Sounds good, but would have to run out to get a few things for that. Maybe a Queen Cake? Still, have the missing mixer problem and I'm not repeating the "Oh, I'll mix a cake by hand" mistake!I really wanted…

2 votes
915 views
Butter Rum Muffins

Butter Rum Muffins by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterA couple years ago, we'd reached a rough point in our lives. I had almost died awaiting a liver transplant in 2006. I'd finally received that transplant in January of 2007. Meanwhile, Michael was suffering from colorectal cancer and had delayed treatment until after my recovery from the transplant. We'd been hit hard on…

2 votes
1603 views
Oughta' Be a Sin!

Oughta' Be a Sin! by Buck Bannister

Buck Bannister"It oughta' be a sin!" That was a phrase Mama would utter when she ran across things that were just too good or too decadent. Since I began Sugar Pies that phrase has run through my mind more than once! In the past couple weeks my kitchen has been full of great smells and great tastes as I've worked on recipes for the…

2 votes
968 views
Maple Snickerdoodles

Maple Snickerdoodles by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterSeveral people had mentioned making Snickerdoodles lately. So, this morning I decided I'd like to have some too. I didn't have a recipe at hand so started checking around the usual locations for one.To my surprise, I found a recipe at Savor NY for a Maple Snickerdoodles. The recipe looked scrumptious and I had most of…

2 votes
919 views